Kind-hearted students have raised an impressive £360 for Macmillan Cancer Support through a successful fundraising raffle held across the Tavistock College.

The sixth form student leadership team at Tavistock College staged the event with the support of several of the town’s businesses, showing the strong community partnership with the wider community.

The event was organised by student leaders Josh Allot and Kieren McLaughlin who worked closely with staff, students and local businesses to secure a fantastic range of prizes.

Students and staff from Years 7 to 13 bought raffle tickets, and the winning tickets were drawn during a Year 7 assembly.

The fundraiser received tremendous support from the local community, with generous prize donations from Devon Marshmallow Company, Oggy Oggy Pasty Company, Flapjackery, Roly's Fudge, Dartmoor Bakery, Fudge-tastic and King Street Bakery.

These contributions helped make the event a great success and demonstrate the strong partnership between Tavistock College and the wider community.

Sarah Swinburne, head of Tavistock sixth form, said: “A huge thank you goes to all the businesses who donated prizes, as well as the students and staff who purchased tickets and supported the event.

“The enthusiasm shown throughout the fundraiser reflects the kindness, community spirit and social responsibility that are central to life at Tavistock College. We are incredibly proud of our sixth form student leadership team for their initiative, organisation and commitment to supporting such an important cause.

“Their efforts have made a meaningful contribution to the work of Macmillan Cancer Support and have provided a wonderful example of student leadership in action.”

Students are also involved with Tavistock Area Support Services (supporting its social activities, such as its Christmas lunches which help people who would otherwise be isolated) and Tavistock Goose Fair.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides a helpline, money an benefits advisers, an online community of those living with and affected by cancer, trained ‘buddies’ to confide in, beauty advice and Macmillan specialist nurses.